Former Liverpool Winger Peter Thompson Dies, Aged 76
December 31, 2018 No Responses

Former Liverpool Winger Peter Thompson Dies, Aged 76

Former Liverpool and England winger Peter Thompson has died at the age of 76, the Premier League club have announced. Signed by Bill Shankly from Preston in 1963, Thompson went on to become a mainstay on the left flank for...
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The Good Times Continue to Roll for Solskjaer’s United
December 30, 2018 No Responses

The Good Times Continue to Roll for Solskjaer’s United

Paul Pogba’s man-of-the-match display helped bring Manchester United’s turbulent year to a positive end, with Bournemouth comprehensively defeated as caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw another morale-boosting performance. The exciting p...
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Irish Cancer Society Warns of So-Called “Superfoods”
December 30, 2018 No Responses

Irish Cancer Society Warns of So-Called “Superfoods”

The Irish Cancer Society is warning that so-called superfoods are a scam that only cause more damage to vulnerable people. The charity is urging the public not to follow ‘fad’ trends ahead of their New Year’s health kick. Head of...
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Manchester City Back in Second Place after Win at St Mary’s
December 30, 2018 No Responses

Manchester City Back in Second Place after Win at St Mary’s

Manchester City warmed up for Thursday’s pivotal Premier League battle with Liverpool by coasting past 10-man Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s. David Silva and Sergio Aguero struck for City, with James Ward-Prowse’s own goal also helping Pep Guar...
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St Columbanus’ Pilgramage Route Could Be a Tourism Bonanza
December 30, 2018 No Responses

St Columbanus’ Pilgramage Route Could Be a Tourism Bonanza

A near-2,000 mile pilgrimage by an Irish missionary could become a recognized European cultural route and trigger a tourism bonanza, campaigners said. A satnav map of the evangelizing journey of Bangor monk St Columbanus from Ireland to modern-day Italy in...
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Firmino Scores Hat Trick as Reds Rout The Gunners
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Firmino Scores Hat Trick as Reds Rout The Gunners

A devastating four-goal, 30-minute spell tore Arsenal to shreds as Premier League leaders Liverpool won 5-1 to extend their lead to nine points and heap more even pressure on Manchester City. Second-placed Tottenham had already blinked first before this match....
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Wolves Upset Spurs At Wembley
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Wolves Upset Spurs At Wembley

Tottenham’s title hopes suffered a damaging blow as Wolves came from behind to win 3-1 at Wembley. Spurs had looked like piling the pressure on leaders Liverpool in the Premier League title race after Harry Kane celebrated his new year...
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Willie John McBride Receives CBE in New Year Honors List
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Willie John McBride Receives CBE in New Year Honors List

Irish rugby great Willie John McBride says he is “absolutely thrilled” to receive a CBE in the New Year Honors. McBride — the most decorated player in British and Irish Lions history — has been recognized for services to rugby....
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Over 100,000 Parcels Delivered Each Day Over Christmas
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Over 100,000 Parcels Delivered Each Day Over Christmas

An Post says this Christmas was their busiest ever for parcel deliveries. Over 100,000 parcels were delivered each day – up 50% compared to this time last year. The company says the rise in online shopping played a major part....
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Only 49% Passed Driving Test in 2018
December 29, 2018 No Responses

Only 49% Passed Driving Test in 2018

New figures show the majority of car drivers across the country failed their test between January and October. Only 49% of people who took their test passed – compared to 51% who failed. Kilrush in Co. Clare had the lowest...
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